2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (575 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Arnage. (451 HP @ 3250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 962 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS. (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Arnage | SLS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 6300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 575 HP |
Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1623 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4638 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2078 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1262 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2680 mm |